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Dallas Cocktail Bar The Mitchell Closes Amid Real Estate Sale
After more than a decade of service, downtown Dallas cocktail bar The Mitchell is closing its doors. The move highlights growing real estate pressures impacting established venues.
Cocktail Maximalism and Zero-Proof Drinks Shape Modern Bar Scene
The modern bar scene is being shaped by two powerful, opposing forces: the over-the-top indulgence of cocktail maximalism and the mindful sophistication of zero-proof beverages.
Eagle Park Brewing Acquires SoulBoxer Cocktail Co.
Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling has acquired SoulBoxer Cocktail Co., uniting two Milwaukee beverage companies and marking a strategic expansion into the booming ready-to-drink cocktail sector. This move positions Eagle Park for diversification into new product innovations, including non-alcoholic and THC-infused offerings.
Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Rise as Consumer Health Focus Grows
The rising popularity of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks is reshaping menus and product offerings, reflecting a global consumer shift toward health and wellness. This trend is prompting significant changes across the beverage industry.
India's Cocktail Scene Expands Beyond Major Cities, Competitions Show
India's cocktail scene is rapidly expanding beyond major metros, with new talent and high-end venues emerging in Tier-2 cities. This shift is driven by evolving consumer tastes and a demand for immersive experiences.
Cocktail Culture Transforms: Bars Adapt to Shifting Social Habits
In early 2025, while 34 percent of Americans reported socializing earlier in the evening, new establishments like Old Haywood Filling Station were still launching, signaling a complex shift in how and
US Open's Honey Deuce Cocktail Continues to Draw Crowds
Last year alone, nearly three-quarters of a million Honey Deuce cocktails were sold at the US Open, each priced at $23, according to USA Today .
Creators of Death & Co. Open New Cocktail Concept in Seattle
Despite being billed as the first Seattle outpost of New York's famed Death & Co.
Local bars embrace latest seasonal non-alcoholic Halloween cocktail trends
This Halloween, one Brooklyn bar expects 40% of its seasonal cocktail sales from its new 'Spirit-Free Spooktacular' menu, a stark jump from last year's 10%.
Jupiter 2026 Drinks Awards Set Local Beverage Trends
A new non-alcoholic speakeasy, 'The Sober Siren,' unexpectedly swept three major categories at the Best Of Jupiter 2026 Drinks awards, signaling a seismic shift in local preferences.
New Jersey Makes To-Go Cocktails Permanent
After years of temporary allowances, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill officially made cocktails-to-go a permanent fixture in 2026.
California lawmakers extend to-go cocktail sales through 2029
At a time when many states still debate temporary measures, California has passed legislation extending the ability for venues to sell cocktails to-go until 2029, solidifying a critical revenue stream
GLP-1 drugs curb restaurant bar alcohol consumption
A pilot study revealed that participants on GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, tirzepatide, or liraglutide experienced a slower increase in blood-alcohol concentration and reported feeling significan
AI Significantly Reshapes Labor Market, Creating New Demands
A major tech company recently laid off 1,500 content moderators after implementing a new AI-powered content review system, a stark example of how quickly human roles can be automated, according to an
Spicy and Savory Cocktails Embrace Unique Flavors in Mixology
At the Four Seasons Resort Mallorca, a 'Dirty Bamboo Highball' will debut, its savory, saline notes signaling a bold departure from traditional sweet cocktails.
Ready-to-drink beauty beverage market growth accelerates
The global Ready-to-Drink Beauty Beverage market, a segment promising benefits like anti-aging and collagen, is set to nearly double from USD 2,113.
Carlsberg Sees 2.8% Growth Fueled by Non-Alcoholic Trends
BevZero-US, a key service provider to eight of the 10 largest U.
Functional Beverage Market Booms Amidst Shifting Consumer Tastes
In just two years, launches of stress-relief and relaxation beverages featuring Turkey tail mushroom surged from two in 2023 to 13 in 2025, according to Ingredientsnetwork .
Gen Z's 74% Drinking Rate Reshapes Bar Menus and Home Stock
Despite widespread assumptions of a 'sober generation,' 74% of Gen Zers have consumed alcohol in the past six months, a rate now on par with the total adult population.
Bartenders Revive Classic Cocktails with Modern Twists in 2026
The Grasshopper cocktail, once a forgotten after-dinner mint, is now being reimagined with bitter Fernet Branca Menta and even transformed into non-alcoholic ice cream.
Bartenders Craft Bold New Cocktails with Unique Ingredients
This summer, a 'Coke Float 2.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Launches Canned Cocktail in Select Markets
Great Lakes Brewing Company, a name synonymous with craft beer, is launching its first canned cocktail, aSPLASH Crafted Citrus Long Drink, but it won't be available in its home state of Ohio until Aug
Cortisol Cocktail Trend Promises Weight Loss and Stress Relief
A viral 'cortisol cocktail' recipe, promising to melt stress and shed pounds, is flooding millions of social media feeds in 2026.
RTD cocktail packaging sustainability: Reusable vs. recyclable
A PET plastic bottle can keep a ready-to-drink cocktail fresh for over two years.
Summer 2026 Sees Rise of Spicy and Savory Cocktails
For summer 2026, sugary cocktails are out.
Cocktail Culture's Resurgence Challenges Beer's Dominance
In 2023, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails outsold craft beer in several key urban markets for the first time in decades.
Heatwaves Drive Unprecedented Surge in Frozen Cocktail Maker Demand
In July, sales of frozen drink makers surged by an astonishing 350% nationwide, as Americans sought immediate, personal relief from record-breaking heatwaves, according to The Industry Fashion .
Extreme heat demands safer alcohol habits to prevent health risks
Drinking alcohol, often seen as a way to relax in the heat, actually acts as a diuretic, actively dehydrating the body and hindering its ability to cool down.
US alcohol: Spirits revenue forecast to surpass beer by 2025
For the first time in modern history, Americans are projected to spend more money on spirits than on beer by 2025.
Gen Z's kombucha craze reshapes beverage industry trends
Despite decades of dominance, traditional alcohol consumption among Gen Z is down 20% compared to millennials at the same age, fueling a $2.